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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Nisa J. Khan as Superior Court judge

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF NISA J. KHAN, ESQUIRE, OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Last action · May 5, 2026: On Consent Calendar / In ConcurrenceSponsors: Steven J. Stafstrom and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly approves the gubernatorial nomination of Nisa J. Khan of West Hartford to serve an eight-year term as a judge of the , succeeding the Honorable Carl E. Taylor.

Why it matters

Changes the judicial personnel on the bench for an eight-year term following confirmation by both legislative chambers.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Nisa J. Khan

Appointed to a new eight-year term as a Judge of the Superior Court.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly approved and confirmed the nomination of Nisa J. Khan, Esquire, of West Hartford to be a Judge of the Superior Court.
  • The appointment carries a term of eight years starting from the date of confirmation by both legislative houses.
  • Nisa J. Khan succeeds the Honorable Carl E. Taylor on the Superior Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Nisa J. Khan to the Superior Court?
She was nominated by the Governor.
How long is the term for the newly confirmed Superior Court judge?
The term is eight years from the date of confirmation by both Houses.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

9 actions
  1. May 5, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
  2. May 5, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
  3. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 437
  4. Apr 22, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  5. Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar
  6. Apr 20, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
Show 3 earlier actions
  1. Apr 13, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 409
  2. Apr 13, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  3. Apr 13, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 04/02

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Connected Entities

West Hartford, Carl E. Taylor, Nisa J. Khan and 2 more
locationWest Hartford“Residency of the nominee”Map →
PersonCarl E. Taylor“Predecessor as Judge of the Superior Court”Map →
PersonNisa J. Khan“Nominee to be a Judge of the Superior Court”Map →
OrganizationSuperior Court“Court where the nominee is appointed to serve”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body confirming the nomination”Map →

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